In our first session Karen joked with me that she's a "Psychological Detective.” Well, she's a definite Sherlock Holmes! Karen quickly discovered how I had created limiting beliefs and limiting behaviors around speaking up and handling conflict - all because of the home where I was raised. We then worked on busting through these conditioned beliefs.

Karen Salmansohn’s tools helped me to fight through anxiety around both my relationship and my entrepreneurial goals. I will never forget the tools, inspiration and encouragement she gave me!

For years I wasted time trying to prove to my partner that I was good enough. After my terrible break up, Karen helped me to heal my shattered heart and dig deep into my buried beliefs. Ultimately I realized that low self-esteem issues were allowing me to set the bar far too low in love. We then worked on these issues & I let go of my “negative programming.” I began to date smarter & found a loving partner.

I was in an unhealthy marriage for far too many years. Karen helped me to see that my “tragic divorce” was a "blessing in disguise" because it set me free to wake up and make needed big changes, like letting go of old, dangerous, limiting beliefs around love – created because of my childhood – being raised by alcoholic parents. I’ve since finally stopped unhealthy patterns in love.

Karens coaching methods proved to be insightful, helpful and fun. Unlike traditional therapy, Karen's laser focus and sense of humor made it possible for me to get quickly and effectively past childhood abandonment trauma, which haunted all my adult relationships. Each week, she assigned “homework” that helped me gain clarity plus allowed me to fully forgive myself, my former partners, and dysfunctional parents.

Karen is truly gifted. After working with Karen I was able to release my deep-set past wounds, recognize and identify my toxic patterns, while gaining clarity in what I was looking for. I have allowed her words to marinate and as a result I am happier now because I have let go of my fear that was holding me back and my shrine to painful past wounds has been released. I am grateful that Karen came into my life.

I came to Karen because I felt I give too much and get taken advantage of, both in personally and professionally. I desired more balance in the "give and take" and wanted to be more assertive. I found out that I had 2 issues. Firstly, with what Karen calls “pendulum swings” (I wouldn't speak up at all or I'd speak up too strongly). And "pain softeners" (I’d tell myself “this is OK. It’s not so bad” when my life could be much better. ) I shared a childhood memory and Karen helped to me realize how early on I learned not to trust my own feelings, because they’d been invalidated by one of my parents. Karen got into the heart of things very quickly. Just cut to the chase. I would recommend Karen a thousand times YES!

Karen helped me save what I thought was an unsave-able marriage! It was one of the toughest times of my life. I was especially worried because my wife was not interested in saving our relationship and I didn't think I could do it myself without her. But Karen shared with me some techniques which helped me to communicate better - and not do my "knee jerk" reactions - which were actually "me being a jerk reactions." (Those were Karen's tough love words!) The changes I ultimately made created a ripple effect into my relationship - and these tools eventually saved my marriage. Karen's ability to explain complicated ideas in relatable and simple ways is a gift. I'm forever grateful.

Before working with Karen, I was binging a few times per week for YEARS. I’d downward spiral and it’d turn into a week or two of consistent overeating and feeling bad. It’d take weeks to get back on track and to what I felt was a more normal mode of eating. With Karen's help, I’ve been able to significantly change this behavior with her guidance. I’ve had a few ‘slips’ but have been able to quickly reset myself and avoid the long downward spiral. It feels GREAT! I’ve been able to identify my triggers and the real feelings underneath that so often led to me stuffing my face and emotions.